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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
INTRO TO THEATRE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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INTRO TO THEATER
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1310
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Section Number:
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500
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required Course Materials:
1) Laptop or other electronic device with internet access
2) A Google account with access to Google Docs
3) Theatre: the lively art by Edwin Wilson & Alvin Goldfarb, ninth edition
4) Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter
*You may need other materials throughout the semester with advance notice.
*Use of electronic devices for any purpose other than the assignments during class is strictly prohibited. If the disruptive behavior continues after a redirection by the instructor you may be asked to leave class. Ear buds will not be used during class without permission from the instructor.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Robert Aprea – Drama Instructor/Technical Director
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville FSBCPA Room 2012
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3311
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E-mail Address:
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raprea@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS (Gainesville Campus - First State Bank Center for the Performing Arts)
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9am - 12:20 pm
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8:30 – 9:30am
Corinth
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9am - 12:20pm
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8:30 – 9:30am
Corinth
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9am - 12:20pm
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Gainesville
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2 – 3pm
Flower Mound
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Gainesville
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2 – 3pm
Flower Mound
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Gainesville
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Theatre Shop hours: M-W 1:30-5pm, Friday 1:30 – 3pm Gainesville FSBCPA
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Appreciation for the Creative Arts
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Analyze to gain understanding of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination
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Synthesize and interpret artistic expression
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Enable critical, creative and innovative communication about works of art
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Gain an appreciation for artistic expression
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PUBLIC SPEAKING:
This is a Theatre Course. Therefore, you will be speaking or reading in presentation for the class and/or in class discussion. Presentations will be a regular part of this class as well as selected readings. Discussions and Presentations will be factored as part of the class participation grade.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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16
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Group Presentations
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35%
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15
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Quizzes
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35%
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1
1
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Mid Term Paper
Final Paper
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10%
20%
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TOTAL
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100%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE - Assignments and Due Dates
Theatre is Everywhere, Presenting 8/31, Quiz 9/5
The Audience, Presenting 9/5, Quiz 9/7
Dramatic Script, Presenting 9/7, Quiz 9/12
Theatre Genres, Presenting 9/12, Quiz 9/14
Review – Previous Chapters and Quiz retakes
Acting for the Stage, Presenting 9/19, Review & Quiz 9/21
Acting – Monologue Opportunity 9/19 -10/19
The Director and The Producer, Presenting 9/26, Review & Quiz 9/28
Theatre Spaces, Presenting 10/3, Review & Quiz 10/5
Scenery, Presenting 10/10, Review & Quiz 10/12
Stage Costumes, Presenting 10/17, Review & Quiz 10/19
Design – Scenery or Costume Design Challenge 10/17 - 11/17
Lighting and Sound, Presenting 10/24, Review & Quiz 10/24
No Class – 10/26/17 (ACTF – San Angelo)
Early Theatre: Greek, Roman, and Medieval, Presenting 10/31, Review & Quiz 11/2
Early Theatre: Asian, Presenting 11/7, Review & Quiz 11/9
Renaissance Theatres, Presenting11/16, Review & Quiz 11/21
No Class - 11/22 – 11/26/17 (Fall Break, Thanksgiving)
Theatre from the Restoration through Romanticism, Presenting 11/28, Review & Quiz 11/30
The Modern Theatre Emerges, Presenting 12/5, Review & Quiz 12/7
Today’s Diverse Global Theatre, Presenting 12/12, Review & Final 12/14
EXTRA CREDIT:
If you feel the need to gather points beyond the grade you have, whether to improve it or just enjoy academia you can acquire it by watching a live theatre event and write an essay on the experience, see your instructor for the format. If the academic route is not for you, volunteering in the theatre production shop might be the answer, again talk with me to work out the logistics.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is 11/9/2017
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
x Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Other Consequences for academic dishonesty are at the discretion of the instructor.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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FSBCPA Front Office
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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